Marari Edens is a beach home stay only about 20 mtr from beach specially made for sea view.Its suitable for family with kids,couples and party events. We have two bedroom of sea view.Our highlights are Elephant Safari in Beach,Candle light dinner and Boat riding in Arabian Sea.

If you looking for a real family stay, quite place, great food,simple life, for sure this place for you, I had two unforgettable nights with Jithn and his family, they give us everything they can to make my stay comfortable, I never feel I was a guest, I feel they are my family, special thanks to the mother Meni, she care about me with her smile face, thanks to Marai Eden, thanks to Catagcaly Show.

Ali2017-01-19T00:00:00Z

It was great to see the professional arrangements and behavior of Jitin and his mother. The food Jiniti's mother cooked was fantastic specially local fish. The location of this house is perfect for a peaceful private holiday. It's like living on a private beach. Definitely recommended if you are looking for a quiet place to relax.

Rakesh2016-12-07T00:00:00Z

Jithin house located in between kumarakom and alleppey was nice location in front of sea. Food - His mother and brother provided to us healthy home food. Suggestion - Need to be arrange good night for mosquitos and Hot water !!! We were enjoyed a lot during stayed in his house. We would like to thank you again for the very good accommodations you provided me. We enjoyed our walking tour very much - every bit of it.

Main attraction is beach.our property is located verry near to beach.all room have a verry good sea view.couples can enjoy thire dinner with romantic candle lights and flower decaration on beach shore.

Everything was brand new, hot showers, decorated tastefully, deck chairs, clean, a little piece of paradise. Mini and the family were the kindest family we stayed with in India, you could go and and ask her for anything like a tea if you had a bit of stomach upset. She would sort it for you or just stop for a chat - they were a really good family and genuinely cared about your wellbeing. The beach was literally 10 feet away, a quiet, rural fishing beach - def no night life. Great for families or anyone who wants to relax. Although this place was way out of Allepy town it was lovely and quiet when we got there. We thought it was a bit pricey at first but all our food and drinks (non-alcoholic) where inclusive which made it economical. Mimi makes great Masala Dosas with beetroot filling - really healthy and tasty - such a great cook. I highly recommend Mimi's homestay she even let us check out super late with no extra charge because she was honest that no one else was taking the room next. Relaxed, happy atmosphere, a generosity of time and went the extra mile to make you feel completely comfortable. Wished we could stay for longer!

valerie2017-01-09T00:00:00Z

Hi, I thought it was pretty expensive. There was no TV, no activities, no effort taken to prepare breakfast well. Food was overpriced. The room was below average. Indians will definitely find it very expensive.

Madhu2017-03-02T00:00:00Z

Jithin and family went out of their way to accommodate us and even prepared food for us at 2AM in the night. This is a very secluded cottage located near the beach, which is clean and rarely visited by anyone, making it perfect for spending long hours at the beach in silence. The hosts also helped us with arranging transport and they are also working on other activities. Wish them all the best in future!

Navgeet2016-08-15T00:00:00Z

Jithin's place was a real treat. Perfect for a 2-3 day trip. The beach is clean and a stones throw away from the property. The food is definitely one of the highlights of the place. All meals are lovingly home cooked by Jithin's mother. The traditional kerala dishes are amazing (not that we tried anything else!) Recommended for a relaxing quiet holiday!

Neha2016-11-27T00:00:00Z

Another jewel!!!! Location is fantastic, superb place to relax and just spend time for yourself. Our pets Bruno and Pepper had an lovely time, they had space in the property and lots of space in the beach, which is sparsely populated. The beach candle night dinner arranged by Jithu/Jithin and their brother and parents was surreal and is going to be a cherished moment for years to come. Early morning walk along the beach to see the fishermen in action and a visit to the fish market is interesting. The near by St. Andrew's Basilica is very beautiful and worth a visit. Do work with Jithin/Jithu to know the best season to visit. Their mom cooks some amazing food. They are very helpful to make the stay amazing. Highly recommended place.

Keven2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

We spent three days at this amazing homestay! We missed nothing. It takes 10 seconds to the beach, which is very beautiful. His mom cooks very good meals. We felt like in a very good resort, the service was perfect. But better than in a resort we also felt like being a part of this lovely family! We hope to come back soon because we already miss the great hospitality, the beach, the service and everything else which made our holidays here perfect!

Selina2016-10-24T00:00:00Z

Honestly, this was one of the best airbnbs I've stayed at. From the family's friendliness, hospitality and ever smiling nature to the beach views and fantastic food on offer everything was just perfect. I'd highly recommend staying here.

Abhirath2017-05-31T00:00:00Z

Marari Edens has 3 rooms (1 AC room). All 3 rooms have attached bathroom. Each room has a verandah outside. The room, flooring, bathroom fittings, everything in the home stay was of top quality. We enjoyed our 4 days stay here. The food quality was excellent. We had only ordered authentic Kerala dishes like idiyapam, puttu, kadala curry, fish fry, fish curry, chicken curry, chicken fry, among others. AC did not work during day time due to voltage issue, but it worked in the night when all other electric items were switched off in the premises. The owners should put AC in all rooms and increase voltage loading capacity so that AC works all the time. The beach is just diagonally opposite to the stay and we can see the beach from our rooms. The staff arranged chairs on the beach for us during evening time when we all used to go for beach swimming. The attitude of staff was very welcoming and always with a smile. We would recommend the stay to family, couples and college students alike.

Anand2016-08-19T00:00:00Z

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our home is near marari beach. 60 meters distance in beach.our room view is garden view and after beach view . we have 3 rooms one is one bed room villa non a/c room and other rooms are a/c big bed inside one room single beds

Our place peace full beach and 6 km arthunkal busilica church and 10 KM allapy back water and 65 KM kochi International Airport and coir famOur place is near beach side. 12 kilometres far allapuzha back water and 7 kilometres arthunkal fishing harbour

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A beach house around 40min drive both from kochi and alleppy. The house on the beach with two fully furnished rooms with AC. A caretaker will provide service along with local indian food.The food will be something which you dont want to miss. Ideal for a quiet getaway. Other tourist attractions nearby.

This house is located on a very beautiful clean and private beach. It has a large back yard facing the beach with wonderful coconut trees. You can go for long walks on the beach, cycling through the local village, watch the local fishermen catch fish. The house is a 75 year old house but renovated to very basic comforts. Its not a five star place :-)

This wonderful beachhouse is next to the sea. We stayed for three weeks at Anujs house. A lovable place with a gorgeous and great housekeeper-service, which we didn´t expect. That was every day a gift for us. We were spoiled with every day fresh cooked Indian kitchen, which tasted - just amazing. Tours and trips were organised, if we wanted to undertake something. The house is clean, towels and beds were changed regularly and also our clothes were washed. We really loved to stay there. I really can recommend you Anujs place!

Martina2017-07-29T00:00:00Z

Due to some unfortunate circumstances, care taker of The Blue Door was not available on the dates. But Anuj found a new place for us and made sure that we are comfortable. We would really wanted to stay at The Blue Door, but nevertheless, the place he arranged for us was also pretty good. Thanks Anuj for all the efforts to arrange the new place within short time.

Hemant2016-03-27T00:00:00Z

Great place for families to relax and enjoy, away from the tourist hustle bustle. The beach is just on the backyards so makes a perfect spot for families to enjoy a private beach holiday. The host Anuj was very helpful, has been communicating with us even before our arrival. He booked us the airport transfer and house boat which was really very kind of him. Made our stay enjoyable and ensured that it was hassle free. Always available for the guests. The caretaker Shijo needs special mentioning. Very friendly and lovable, he cooked us the ultimate delicacies of Kerala!! Always smiling and making sure the food is served hot and on time. We look forward to visiting again!!:)

Prem-and-Geet2016-12-30T00:00:00Z

Blue door is an amazing location and was worth the detour, be aware that you need a driver or a reliable taxi to get anywhere as it's in proper fisherman territory. The cook was good although I found the food charge excessive for India (could have eaten out for less) Hot water comes in small quantities in buckets so be prepared for cold showers. Not all the windows have glass in them, which was a bit of a surprise, so of course bugs have free access to the house too. Was an experience and we did really enjoy it, beach walks on the crab covered sand were great (even getting caught by the tide) and meeting the fisherman on the beach was a great moment. Anuj was always available may it be by (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) or phone which is always a positive.

Andrew2017-08-09T00:00:00Z

Really nice and simple house, near a very quiet and exclusive beach. It was exactly what we were looking for. Almost no one in the beach, saw some dolphins and enjoyed the silence. We also ended up having almost every meal cooked by Anuj's employee, and it was all really good and fresh. Definitely a great option for someone who likes to stay off-the-grid.

Pedro2015-10-09T00:00:00Z

Listing accurate, location was as expected - peaceful.

Charlotte2015-02-15T00:00:00Z

The good: Though we didn't meet him, Anuj was a great, responsive host who planned a lot with us over (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) before we even arrived at the house. This beach house was such a nice escape from the tourist scene in Alleppey and a great alternative to the houseboats in the area. There's a huge backyard with lots of coconut trees that provided wonderful shade. Between refreshing swims in the ocean (where the water was very very warm), we spent a lot of time lounging on the hammocks. The true highlight of the rental was the cook, Shijo, who stayed in the little building beside the house. We've travelled to many parts of India but his home cooking stood out as the best we've had. The fish molee, fried karimeen and prawn roast were standouts, but his beef and chicken curry were excellent too. The not so good: The house itself was a little rough around the edges. One of the bedrooms was quite nice, but the other wasn't so great. There was no living room/drawing room area to gather in so we had to sit at the dining table if we wanted to spend time together as a group, or just gather outside. The bathrooms were spacious and water pressure was good but some of the fixtures were in need of repairs. The beach was lovely and empty most of the time with the exception of the local fishermen. Be aware that this is not a tourist area but rather a residential community and one way the locals use the beach is as a bathroom. We took a walk in the evening and it was lovely but we took the same walk before breakfast and had to dodge several piles of poop that had been deposited in the morning before the water had washed them away. Nothing the host should be blamed for but just be aware and avoid those morning strolls along the beach! Overall impression: A really lovely, quiet part of Kerala with some of the best food you'll eat in India. A few quirks, but nothing big enough to make the place unworthy of booking.

Dakshana2016-04-29T00:00:00Z

Loved the stay!! It's a beautiful place and worth the money :) Shijo the caretaker is the. Most amazing cook I've come accross he's so hospitable and his food is amazing!! Ask for his fish fry! Hope to be back soon

Great and relaxing place to visit on weekend. Beach facing villa great view. Evening time beauty of the place increases with cold wind blowing from sea. Food was very nice. Can surely recommend to my friends.

swapnil2017-02-05T00:00:00Z

Basic room meters away from the beach, the room has a working fan and anti-mosquito net (both necessary) and a basic and clean bathroom. It's meters away from the beach and next to the best restaurant hut around. Sebastian is the man to know there and will take care of everything you need there with a smile. Top guy Sebastian.

Guillermo2017-02-17T00:00:00Z

Sebastian is very good person , Helpful , when u need some thing . Great place for relaxing Thank u sebastian

Shiva Kumar2017-09-13T00:00:00Z

We booked Sebastian's place at the last last minute while on our way to Marari Beach and we got a reply immediately (from his eldest daughter who runs the account). Sebastian met us for check in, which was smooth and the accommodation was exactly like the pictures. The little bungalow on the beach is the most relaxing and peaceful place to spend time in Marari and Sebastian is always around to ask/ answer questions. There is a super duper little beach restaurant around the corner that we frequented (recommended by Sebastian) and if you get bored of that, Sebastian's wife offers great home cooked meals from their other homestay just a few metres up the road- catered to your preferences (seafood/veg/curry/spicy). We were recommended to go check on the fish market in the early morning and it was completely worth the early wake up (early like 7.30am on holiday) Definitely a must do between relaxing on the beach and lounging on the little patio in front of the bungalow. I would recommend Sebastian's as a great place to stay to completely relax and not have to worry about planning too much of your trip. There isn't much to do in Marari besides relax and bum about on the beach - which by and by are clean, warm and amazing.

Zakeeya 2016-12-29T00:00:00Z

Amazing host. Available, devoted and friendly. Kitchen is actually not free to use and friendly invitation to home made dinner actually costs 250rps/person per meal. Otherwise, place was amazing, relaxing and secure.

Gabriel2017-08-05T00:00:00Z

A very warm welcome. The house was very neat and comfortable.Very next to the beach.Enjoyed the stay altogether.

Benny2017-01-07T00:00:00Z

Great place to stay to relax after travelling round India! Sebastian and his family are very helpful and welcoming, happy to tell you anything you want to know about Kerala, and speak very good English. Delicious home-cooked food, clean and comfortable homestay rooms or the cottages near the beach are perfect for a quiet stay a few steps from the sea. Come here if you are visiting India for the first time, particularly with children, Sebastian and his family will really look after you. Will be returning next year!

Deborah2016-12-10T00:00:00Z

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My place is close to public transport, the airport and beach. You’ll love my place because of the sunlight, hosts,Food,the comfy bed, the coziness, the high ceilings, and the kitchen. My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, and families (with kids).

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This is a great spot, just a five minute walk to the beach. Binoy's wife cooked us a lovely dinner, and the rooms were clean and well-equipped with all necessities. Thanks, Binoy!

Phoebe2017-01-18T00:00:00Z

Wonderful! We went as a group of 6 and enjoyed every minute. The rooms are clean and a very close walk to the beach. Binoy and his family helped us with anything we needed and cooked us the most amazing food! We also went for massages that were close by. The massages were very different than anything we had experienced before. Might not be for everyone. But we enjoyed. Thank you Binoy for such a lovely time. We highly recommend this place to anyone traveling in the area.

Holly2016-10-27T00:00:00Z

Binoy and his wife and family were very good hosts and are very trustworthy. Binoy arranged for a taxi to pick all 5 of us from the airport and arranged the early start return. They were very helpful and kind. Binoy was always willing to help us when we needed to book a taxi or restaurant or get some beer in! You must remember that Kerala is a predominately alcohol free state and there are no beach bars. Also, most restaurants are dry. There are a few restaurants in near by Alleppey which sale alcohol though. Also Binoys wife is a great cook. so eat in no problem with having a beer then!

Laurence2017-02-11T00:00:00Z

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Mayas beach house rests at the lap of Marari beach which is situated in Kerala, the "Gods own Country" of India. We guarantee you a pleasant getaway from your hectic life. The location is remarkable. Nestled in a coconut palm grove in amongst an Indian fisherman’s village it gives a real flavor of authentic Indian life. The beach is stupendous with Chrystal blue water at the lap the Beach House. The surrounding area is peaceful, quiet and clean and this adds to the enjoyment of the stay.

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Love Dale Lakeside Home Stay is located in Alleppey, Kerala. It’s a beautiful home where Lake Vembanad is situated at the end of our picturesque garden. It is very calm and quiet, and we try to provide a homely and relaxing atmosphere .
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We also provide Yoga teacher for guest who likes to learn yoga.Both lady/men yoga trainers are available here.

Love dale Lake side home stay is located in Alleppey, Kerala, India.its is a tourist venue facing lake Vembanad. its very clam and quite here.We try to provide a homely atmosphere for those who stay here.Love dale home stay is an excellent opportunity to enjoy the real Keralan experience in a fascinating location, with a caring family to look after you.
We have 4 A/C rooms with excellent facilities as well as restaurant with variety of homely dishes.
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For 1 double room A/C INR 2250 per night including Breakfast 2 adult 2 child ( child below 10 years)
For non A/C double room INR 2000 per night including breakfast 2 adult 2 child ( child below 10 years) .
For A/C room with Breakfast,Lunch ,Dinner, INR 3000 for 2 adult 2 child( child below 10 years).
For non A/C double room with Breakfast,Lunch ,Dinner INR 2750 per night for 2 adult 2 child( child below 10 years).
We have badminton and basketball courts, boating and fishing facilities,and ayurvedic treatment for those who are stay here .Oru nearest Airport is Cochin International Airport ,85 km from oru home stay and Kumarakom bird sanctuary is 3 km from our home stay.

Beautiful location. Humiliating host. After reading positive reviews here, my friend & I, who work for a Big 4 consulting firm, chose Lovedale Lakeside homestay for the much awaited holidays. I was visiting from the US and planned to give Airbnb India a try for our first ever trip to Kerala. On the eve of our arrival, we were planning for dinner. And, because the place is situated in a remote location, we asked the hosts about eateries nearby, to which the host’s wife said dinner and breakfast were offered in our stay. So, we decided to have dinner they served that night. Next day, when we were checking out, the host handed us a handwritten "post-it" bill for INR 390, saying that it was for dinner. When we said that his wife told us that dinner & breakfast were included in the stay, he reacted arrogantly, saying he’s the owner of the house and that we should ask him about things instead of his wife. He denied dinner being included in the stay and that only breakfast was included as per his posting on Airbnb. When we told him that his posting didn’t mention that breakfast was included, he then mocked that in that case we pay for breakfast as well. We also indicated that he should have communicated early on that dinner charges were separate with a la carte pricing, so we could have decided accordingly. We ended up paying the dinner bill anyhow when we left. Also, he taunted and rebuked us for being unmarried despite the fact that we messaged him before booking our stay and that he hadn't mentioned anything on his page about disallowing unmarried couples. In fact, I read reviews on his page wherein unmarried couples have stayed here. We told him that we will have to rate him down for the benefit of future travelers to which he egotistically boasted that he’s been on Airbnb for seven years and that nothing would happen to his reputation by one negative rating. We made friends with other guests from the UK and US and noticed that the host was super nice to them, but discriminatory towards us. We left Kerala very disrespected, discriminated, and humiliated on the last day of our holiday. I ended up calling Airbnb and escalating a complaint against the hosts, Anshad & Amina Majeed. Airbnb informed us that their policy does not permit on site payments from guests. Lovedale hosts have apparently violated this policy. I would like warn future travelers that, quite possibly, the host is doing this on a regular basis with several foreign tourists in India.

Ashish2016-12-29T00:00:00Z

Full marks to Anshad and his family for hospitality. If any one is looking for gateway from hectic city life , Love dale is the place for you right beside the back waters. We stayed there for one night and Anshad was always there to help us. He even helped in making our sight seeing plans. And (URL HIDDEN) was most amazing part of our stay. Anshad's wife was very cordial and cooked few local delicacies on our request. I must say, anything and everything they offered to eat was literally finger licking.

Kaustubh2014-07-15T00:00:00Z

Fantastic homestay - beautiful surroundings and beautiful people.

Karen2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

The place is in a quite suburb and away from the hustle of the city. Works great if you have your own transport, it's possible to get around with a local auto/tuc-tuc The outdoor seating area overlooking the lake was excellent. One can spend a few hours early in the morning just gazing at the birds and the local fishermen preparing for work. Arshad was a nice host and attended to us promptly. The hosts also cooked us a really nice local meal.

Vinay2016-12-21T00:00:00Z

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My place is close to public transport, art and culture, and the city center. You’ll love my place because of the coziness, the high ceilings, the views, the location, and the people. My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, families (with kids), big groups, and furry friends (pets).

our home is near marari beach. 60 meters distance in beach.our room view is garden view and after beach view . we have 3 rooms one is one bed room villa non a/c room and other rooms are a/c big bed inside one room single beds. All the rooms have separate bathrooms.

Our place peace full beach and 6 km arthunkal basilica church and 10 KM Alleppey back water and 65 KM kochi International Airport and coir farm..we two types of room one room villa and other rooms are double room garden view sea view we have a commen kitchen and washing machine

It was an amazing stay! We hade the absolutly best food we ever had in india here and so cheap as well! The rooms are like a hotel room. We difinitly recommend this place!

Elias2017-02-25T00:00:00Z

Beautiful Place, Near the Beach, Central in Marari Beach, as described! We loved it. Jomon and his Family are so nice and friendly! And the Food there is extraordinary! To have Dinner there was a pleasure! We really enjoyed and will come back!

Stéphane2016-12-25T00:00:00Z

Johns place was more than what we could bargain for the price quoted. 2 min walk from the beach and amazing place to spend time cooly. Had a great time there. John was kind enough to come with us to find ATM and to shot the things we were looking for. And not forget, his mom is one of worlds best cook. Had best of food at johns place. If you are staying at johns place, you should have his moms home cooked food. Better than any 5 star hotel.

Anil kumar2017-08-08T00:00:00Z

The host canceled this reservation 21 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.

bhagya2016-11-12T00:00:00Z

The host canceled this reservation 2 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.

Alexandra2016-12-07T00:00:00Z

Wonderful stay at this friendly family-run villa. The other reviewer saying they had the best food in India at the homestay is hard to believe, but totally true. John's mother is an incredibly talented and generous chef and you'd be hard pressed to find a better meal out. It's a simple room with a comfy bed, great AC and a nice, new bathroom. Super quick walk to the beach. Arrangements for scooter and airport taxis were all taken care of. John's Villa is a very homey place to stay and I highly recommend!

Mish2017-06-02T00:00:00Z

A very nice homestay which seemed to be very recently renovated. Very clean and fully working AC and good shower. 5 minute walk to Marari Beach which is very quiet and very beautiful. The host was very helpful booking us taxis and with laundry. All food was home cooked food which was very very good food. The fish curry for dinner was

Tom2017-03-20T00:00:00Z

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Red stone villa is private villa with open shower under mango tree located in Marari Dreamz,at Marari beach with an open sit out in a beautiful garden with Hammocks.Here you enjoys Beach,authentic food ,massages, biking,
boating,watching fishermen..

Had a great stay here. Allwyn is a nice host, friendly and genuinely cares about the guests. Allwyn and his wife make some of the best Kerala food we have ever tasted! Marari is a quaint little fisherman's beach. Highly recommended.

Our stay at this house was fantastic and relaxing. The house is tastefully decorated, open and has plenty of natural light. We visited during the monsoons and got to enjoy the rain falling in the little courtyards of the house. The property is right on Vembanad lake, and you can sit on the back porch and watch the fishing and tourist boats pass by. The house also has a large garden and you get the feeling of being more connected with nature. The guest manager, Prakash, is extremely helpful, and the food he cooked was delicious and homely. A couple words of warning: City folk should remember to take some insect/mosquito repellant since there are quite a number of creepy crawlies around. Carry a portable charger for your phone because the area that this house is in seems to be experience occasional power cuts.

Varun2017-08-21T00:00:00Z

What an amazing house and stay! The pictures really do not do it justice it is even more incredible in real life. Prakash was so helpful and his food was so good. He went out to get us dinner with whatever type of dish we wanted to try and went above and beyond helping us. We organised a house boat out for the day with him too which I would definitely recommend if you are choosing to stay here and want to go out during the day. The house is so beautiful and everything you want sorting is possible here from food to getting dinner and organising day trips and tuk tuks to get money out etc. Sunrise is definitely worth getting up for too here. Will be recommending this to everyone , thanks so much again Laura

Laura2017-04-13T00:00:00Z

We were struck by the beauty of the lake house, the well arranged living space and the design and architecture that allows ample sunlight into every corner. The views of Kerala backwaters are truly inspiring. Sipping on coffee and reading book in the backyard looking at the backwaters was very relaxing. In addition, the interaction staff was great as well. Prakash is a gifted cook and we throughly enjoyed everything he made. We enjoyed our stay here and rest assured will be coming back.

Manish2017-01-20T00:00:00Z

We booked this place through airbnb and we got much more than what we expected. The pics on airbnb are not as good as the place itself. The location is awesome on the lake. Every furniture fixture has been carefully thought off and meets the need of the guests. The manager cum chef Prakash is simply awesome. He takes a very good care of the guests and make real delicious food. We had a great experience and would love to visit again.

Sumit2017-02-24T00:00:00Z

Had an amazing stay at the property. The pictures don't even come close to the gorgeous interiors and the view of the backwaters is mesmerising. The caretaker and cook Prakash made mouthwatering food (just trust him on the choices, you won't be disappointed). This is a place I can't wait to come back to.

Nasreen2016-08-14T00:00:00Z

This place is delightful. Peaceful and tranquil. Prakesh was very helpful and cooked tasty meals. Great for bird watching. The decor was amazing, just loved the place. I would like to come back for longer. Thanks

Ilona2017-02-20T00:00:00Z

Sangeetha's lake house is a heavenly abode and a perfect place for a quaint holiday in the lap of nature. The pictures do little justice to the actual experience. Every detail reflects her wonderful taste and intrinsic artistic nature. Each sunrise is something to look forward to. The chef + caretaker Prakash is an absolute gem with kerala cuisine and his each meal is a genuine surprise. He is there to take of every little need and makes sure to go out of the way to extend his hospitality. We stayed there for about 2 and a half days but so wish we could have extended. Thank you Sangeetha for the amazing stay!! Just go ahead, book and be ready to be mesmerised by the surrounding natural beauty and the house itself.

Sanil2016-10-20T00:00:00Z

We had a lovely time at Sangeetha's house. It's a great escape from the busy routine. The place is beautiful and the home cooked food is delicious. Don't miss it!

Ramkumar2016-11-26T00:00:00Z

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Villa Vikasa is a boutique holiday villa situated in a small sleepy hamlet in Kerala..Ostensibly far from the madding crowd, Hibiscus is nestled beside the Vembanad Lake, which is a part of Kerala’s fascinating backwaters…

Villa Vikasa is a self catering villa which was the brain child of Thomas and Rosie, who are passionate about ideas of green and healthy living.They envisioned a home where they could live with all the comforts but with ecological considerations.
Respecting natural resources, learning from local traditions, Thomas built Villa Vikasa using recycled building materials.
The design of the villa is a contemporary interpretation of typical Kerala architecture. Harvesting rain water, growing organic fruits and vegetables in the garden and making intelligent lifestyle choices, a holiday here is for everyone.
While lounging by the dazzling pool at the villa, one can see how life thrives around the intertwined waterways where the natives live so comfortably with their natural surroundings. Life here has a pace of its own dictated by nothing else but the rising of the sun and the setting of the same.
The Caretaker at the property helps make sure your stay is very comfortable and the cook is always looking out to satisfy your taste buds.

We stayed at the place for 2 nights 3 days. The property is located at a scenic point. Away from he cacophony of town. The balconies and the pool look straight into the pond and the back waters. You can actually see the house boats passing by. They even have a small butterfly habitat where u can find plenty of them. The pool was clean and clear and perfect for swimmers as well as non swimmers. The room size is actually huge with all the beautiful paintings and books to read. Jeetu and family (the caretakers) helped us with almost everything, right from food to local spice market and drinks. They actually take and try to modify the meal as much as possible for the visitors need. Being away from town doesn't mean they are any short of all the luxury that you want. Only point to be noted was that we experienced power outages late night. But it was corrected the very next day. Overall a wonderful experience with great hosts.

Shubham2017-05-29T00:00:00Z

Villa Vikasa really was the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city . A totally self sufficient property, you can spend the entire day lazing around and taking in the lovely views of Vembanad lake. The house is tastefully decorated and one feels at home as soon as you walk in. The rooms and toilets were very clean and well kept. Mr. Kuruvilla, the caretaker at the property, was very helpful and was available at all times.He was instrumental in organizing a house boat trip for the family and helped us get in touch with a local Taxi person who was extremely efficient. The entire house is off the grid and is powered entirely by Solar panels. The hosts have introduced many systems to ensure the house is as eco friendly as possible. The pool is amazing and perfectly located to make one feel one with the lake. Fresh food was prepared for us with a variety of seafood and meats. The Vegetarian options were amazing as well . It was all made to our taste and we loved it. Our host Shreya was very helpful and was always available over the phone for any queries. We will definitely visit this property again and stay for longer the next time.

ankur2017-03-12T00:00:00Z

Beautiful house and surroundings, on the waterfront of lake Vembanad with fishermen and house boats going past. Very convenient amenities and an ingeniously planned eco-friendly energy and waste system only adds to the experience. The friendly caretaker and his family enrichened our stay with their service and excellent food.

John2017-03-23T00:00:00Z

We travelled as a group of 6 friends from Kochi and had an absolutely amazing weekend at Villa Vikasa. The property is stunning with all modern amenities and a backwater view to die for. The best part about the villa is the private pool where you can laze around all day. Special thanks to Mr. Kuruvilla and his family who made us a yummy Kerala breakfast and ensured we were extremely comfortable. The rooms are big , spacious and very aesthetically done up. A special mention to the owner, Shreya who went out of her way to make sure our first Airbnb experience was smooth and one to remember. Will definitely be coming back here :)

Shashwati banerjee2017-02-19T00:00:00Z

We had a fabulous time here! We received a warm welcome from Shreya, who then showed us around. The house was well-appointed with great views from every room. Done up in tasteful decor, the rooms and washrooms were large and very clean. The caretaker prepared an excellent dinner for us with freshly caught prawns and fish, served by the lake. Admirably, the hosts have been able to bridge the gap between being environmentally sensitive and providing luxurious accomodation.

Amala2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

Stayed here for a week. What a great place. Highly recommended.

Bobby2017-03-03T00:00:00Z

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Logement entier

Type de propriété

Villa

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6

Chambres

Built exclusively from teak wood and anjili , Kovilakam has the typical tharavadu ambience.. The rooms have wooden ceilings and traditional furniture. A broad chuttuveranda, lined with pillars , run all around the main tharavadu and this plays an excellent venue for relaxing.
A quiet place for the elderly ,a romantic spot for the honeymooners,a fun and frolic time for the children and an amazing party evening for the young crowd….. that’s kovilakam

Kovilakam is built in a unique traditional "kerala tharavadu" home style in tune with the rich culture of God's own country. Located by the banks of river Vembanad, it is our dream house and we take the pleasure of sharing the joy of its serene and calming backwater surroundings that would make you feel a whole new you.

As we are located by the backwaters, you get to meet the locals and the fishermen .If you are an early riser, you could catch a glimpse of them in action as they spread the net for the fishes. House boats are a common site and quite exciting to watch how intricate some of them are and always different.

Following a two weeks bus tour of Rajasthan with 40 people, we were interested in complete relaxation. Kovilakam was the perfect place to find our down time. At the Cochi airport, we hired a prepaid taxi to take us the two hours to Leela's beautiful Kovilakam home near Alleppy. Situated on the western shore of Vembanad Lake, the setting was beautiful. Leela and her staff greeted us and helped us get comfortable in our air conditioned room. After some relaxation time and a nice meal we were invited to walk a short distance to a local Hindu temple to experience the last evening of a 30 day celebration of the Goddess Devi complete with three huge elephants and all sorts of exciting sights and sounds. It was sort of like a County Fair with crowds of families, all dressed up in their finest. It was a super way to begin to experience Kerala State. Our stay was for eight nights. Every day we relaxed, saw some sights, shopped, walked by the Arabian Sea and swam in its 85 degree water! Leela and her staff missed no opportunity to treat us like royalty. We opted to have the cook prepare extra meals so we really had to do nothing but kick back and relax. As expected, the weather was almost too hot, and the humidity, too high. But that encouraged us to relax, read and experience a few days of doing very little. A true time of BEING, instead of DOING. Each morning, we arose before dawn to sit on the private dock, enjoy the sunrise, feel the cool breeze and watch the myriad fishermen leave on their daily "commute" and to then later watch them return with their catch. Most days we asked our cook to prepare a couple of fresh fish for the extra meals that were available. Kovilakam was a perfect contrast to our time on the tour bus. We fell in love with everyone we met and highly recommend that you too experience the peaceful tranquility of this property by the Lake.

Andrea2016-03-09T00:00:00Z

The homestay was close to perfect. Set against the quiet backwaters. It's a great break from city life. The rooms are simple and clean. The property has a charming heritage feel to it even though it is newly constructed. Leela was ever so helpful and accommodating. I want to make a special mention of the boys stephan and sharad who were extremely cheerful and helpful servers. Highly recommended if you are looking for a quiet break.

Kritika2015-12-30T00:00:00Z

Leela's place is a perfect getaway on the Allepey backwaters. Apart from a few issues locating the bnb, the entire experience was quite charming and is definitely worth the cost. (Dinner is charged separately, FYI)

Vikas2017-02-20T00:00:00Z

Excellent location and hospitality. large open space at Lake front. Food is good.

vasanth2016-10-07T00:00:00Z

We were a group of college mates from the 70's who along with spouses, were looking for a quiet New Year 2015 destination. The Kovilakam Resort turned out to be just what we desired - A perfect location on the Vembanad Lake with its own private jetty; A Superbly maintained property with excellent rooms, comfortable beds, clean linen & bathrooms; 2 very helpful aides & an excellent cook who were ready to please and catered to all our requirements including food selections not on thier menu. Above all, Leela John was always available to help us with transport, sightseeing & to-do options. All in All - A must visit location and surely a location that would go back too!

Christopher2016-01-05T00:00:00Z

Our host was very welcoming and helped with coordinating details for outings outside the resort. We arrived much earlier than expected (before the normal check in time) and because of an issue with our cab on our departure date, we checked out late too. Our host was very accommodating and the food was delicious. My thanks to Leela and Sayed.

Cameron2016-04-11T00:00:00Z

The place is clean and comfortable with traditional furniture and the view from the verandah is beautiful. The location is isolated and lovely for a quiet stay. The host is very good and is easily accessible via phone to help with arranging transportation or any other activities.The caretaker is exceptional and will accommodate anything with smile on his face.

Orchid Pool Cottage (part of Marari Villas - collection of boutique serviced villas, run by Olga and Rupert - Russian/British couple) is a charming 1 bedroom cottage within 3 minutes walk of one of the most beautiful parts of Marari Beach, where the backwaters meet the sea. The cottage is built in a contemporary style with white walls and a coconut leaf thatched roof.
The twin/double bedroom has full-height glass doors that open onto a quiet walled garden with a private swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, BBQ and dining area. The cottage has beach facilities where you can spend hours relaxing in a hammock, on a sunbed or swimming in the sea.
Orchid Cottage is adjacent to Hibiscus Heritage Cottage so they can be booked together for a group of 4/6 people sharing the garden, pool, BBQ, outdoor kitchen, dining area and private beach facilities within 3 minutes walk.

Marari Beach lies on a relatively undiscovered shore between the renowned backwaters of Alleppey and the cultural hub of Cochin in central Kerala. Marari is the ideal destination for the ultimate relaxing beach holiday – whether as an individual, couple, honeymooner, group of friends or a family. It is ideally located as a base for your holiday being just 1 ½ hours drive from Cochin Airport and within a few hours’ drive of all major tourist destinations in central Kerala.

I highly recommend Marari Villas. We had such a fabulous time staying in Orchid Cottage - the accommodation is wonderful, location is stunning, the staff are wonderfully kind and attentive and the food is delicious! Olga and the team are superb and helped us to have a truly great time in Kerela. You will love it here!